This HILLSIDE property is 12 minutes walk or a 3 minute taxi ride from the beach. Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge offers comfortable relaxing accommodations with an ocean view Plunge Pool and Sun-Terrace. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and access to private or shared balconies with ocean, garden or forest view, and include air conditioning, fans and a private bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi access is available for guests. The property is located on the hillside of Taboga beside the tropical forest yet still in the village. There is also a small supermarket within 200 metres. At Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge you will find a tropical garden, a plunge pool and a terrace with ocean views. Staff can help arrange boating or hiking outings with local guides with an advanced reservation. Restaurant services are available for breakfast and dinner upon reservation. Playa Honda Beach is 250 metres from Cerrito Tropical, while the 3-km Spanish Cross Hike begins just minutes away. The village main plaza is just 250 metres away. The coast is 3 minutes downhill from the property. We welcome pets in the suites, not the rooms, there is an additional charge for pets, and they must be pre-approved.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

American

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Taboga
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amelia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The pool area and terrace were so peaceful and relaxing, everything was super clean and our personal space was perfect. Vicky was an amazing host and answered questions quickly, as well as helping us arrange our activities. She even cut some...
  • Samanta
    Poland Poland
    The Place Is perfect for a relaxing time, we went in October and loved that it was super calm and quiet. The breakfast was super good and homemade at the time you ordered it, meaning a warm one.
  • Hannah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Really loved our stay here, we even got upgraded to a better room because it was empty. Vicky was tremendous in welcoming us and making us feel at home. Amazing views and memories to cherish.
  • F
    Fernando
    Panama Panama
    No coffee machine in our bedroom and the price for the coffee, in our opinion, was high.
  • John
    United States United States
    The place is great, slightly secluded and quiet, nice walking distance from places to get steps in. The room was spacious and super comfortable. The shower was an unexpected gem, great pressure and sensitive to whatever temp chosen
  • Doriyana
    Germany Germany
    It was one of the most unique places I have ever visit. It is very peaceful and quite and the feeling is like you are in the middle of the forest. Our host Vicky was so nice and amazing.
  • Camilla
    Finland Finland
    Super friendly and helpfull staff. Beautiful place with lovely plunge pool, a nice deck and hammocks for relaxing. The rooms were nice and clean. We stayed for a full week and enjoyed it very much. The breakfast was good. Staying at the Cerrito...
  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely property. Staff are great and Vicki was amazing. Breakfast was great and they also have a deal with a local restaurant that delivers to the hotel. Rooms are very spacious and next time I'll go for two nights instead of one!
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I travel a lot and cannot think of anywhere where I’ve stayed where the staff were so friendly and engaging.
  • Rebecca
    Germany Germany
    We stayed 6nights in one of the top floor apartments. The owners are friendly and picked us up from the ferry dock. Vicky, who is running the place was just great (stay awesome ;)) try her pizza!! The room was clean and bug-free. Ac working fine....

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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  • How can I get to the closest beach from the property?

    Walking or taxi. Walking is 8-10 minutes to closest beach, taxi is 5 minutes and $1.50.
    Answered on 9 December 2019
  • is there smoking allowed outside

    Yes we have an outdoor smoking area.
    Answered on 5 March 2022
  • Hola, aceptan un gato?

    En los suites acetamos mascotas. Los mascotas no pueden estar solas, y los duenos estan responsable si hay danos.
    Answered on 3 October 2021
  • How do you get to that island I will be in Panama. But I want to get away from the city for 2 days. Any info will help Thanks

    On the ferry from Amador Causeway. Taboga Express takes you there in 30 minutes. You can book online. We are just 5 minutes from the pier in local tax..
    Answered on 14 March 2022
  • Is there a shuttle available to get to the closest beach nearby? What are the other transportation options?

    There are taxis. $1.50 pp
    Answered on 9 December 2019
  • Hola! mayores de 18 años pudieran reservar una habitación?

    Puede mandarnos un correo o llamar, si . Aqui en booking no. Gracias
    Answered on 14 July 2022
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Managed by Cynthia

Company review score: 9.4Based on 550 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

My husband and I love to help tourists which we do from Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge or our beachside restaurant CALALOO. I invite you to enjoy our special place in Panama. Here at Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge you will find the Taboga Garden filled with tropical plants, flowers and herbs plus a spacious terrace with ocean views. Walk our nature paths and enjoy the shade from the tree canopy. Staff can tell you about the local trees and plants and help arrange boating, hiking and walking tours with local guides by advanced reservation. Restaurant services are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner upon reservation. Once a week we offer a special pizza oven event. We have worked to make our Cerrito Tropical a sustainable property and offer a unique relaxed, eco friendly, clean and safe environment to vacation and destress.

Property information

Our relaxing green Eco Friendly property is perfect for nature lovers and those who want to get away from life's hustle and bustle. Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge is set apart in a unique green hillside area of Taboga Island beside an ancient mixed tropical forest with an ocean view offering relaxed clean accommodation. We have developed a natural garden area in our surrounding for our guests to enjoy. Great ocean view and Panama Canal entrance view from our hillside Eco Lodge. Our guests can enjoy birdwatching, nature hikes, garden tour, beaches, boat tours and more. We believe in sustainable tourism and staff are local, and are all from the island - they can assist in arranging tours . We use whatever products we can source from Taboga. We are an eco friendly property and practice recycling. Come and enjoy the adventure! The hillside Eco Lodge is just 30 minutes from Panama City by scenic ferry ride across the Panama Canal and just minutes from the beach and coast. Birdwatch from your balcony, historic hikes and nature walks just minutes away. For birders 124 species can spotted, plus more such as the tiny Taboga Green Dart Frog species which can only be found on the island.

Neighbourhood information

We are on a hillside surrounded by a spacious garden beside the ancient tropical forest of Taboga Island with an ocean view from the outside in a quiet corner Taboga. We have a few lovely local neighbors. Playa Honda Beach is a 10 minute walk - Aspin cove is a 5 minute walk from Cerrito Tropical. The Spanish Cross Hike begins just minutes from Cerrito Tropical. The coast is 3 minutes downhill from the property.

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish,French,Japanese,Dutch

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge
    • Cuisine
      Pizza
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Calaloo By The Beach
    • Cuisine
      American • Caribbean • Dutch • Seafood • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Plunge pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool cover
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Back massage
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Japanese
    • Dutch

    House rules
    Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 17:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$25 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    US$20 per child, per night
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$25 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 22
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the schedule for the ferry between Taboga and Panama City is very strict.

    Guests are kindly advised to get in touch with the property right after booking for more information and transportation arrangements.

    Guests can avail free shuttle transfer upon booking , on request.

    Cancellations after the cancellation period will be charged.

    On arrival to Taboga a local taxi is recommended because Cerrito is at the edge of the village.

    We welcome pets in the suites, not the rooms, there is an additional charge for pets, and they must be pre-approved.

    Potable drinking water outside of Panama City is rare and Taboga is no exception.

    The tap water is not potable. Please bring water or you can buy it from the shop nearby.

    Home made full BREAKFAST at additional charge which you can pay when booking.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge

    • Room options at Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Suite
    • The nearest beach is just 800 yards from Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • American
    • Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Water park
      • Cooking class
      • Full body massage
      • Walking tours
      • Back massage
      • Beach
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Swimming Pool
    • Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge has 2 restaurants:

      • Calaloo By The Beach
      • Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge
    • The prices at Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge is 1,050 yards from the centre of Taboga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.